Softball Recap: Amsterdam Rams vs. Broadalbin-Perth Patriots
After flying high against Johnstown last Monday, Amsterdam came back down to earth. The Amsterdam Rams lost 7-1 to the Broadalbin-Perth Patriots on Wednesday. Amsterdam was given a dose of their own medicine in this game as Broadalbin-Perth apparently hadn't forgotten their loss the last time these teams played last Tuesday.
For Broadalbin-Perth's part, Adrianna Smith spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered one run (which was unearned) on four hits and racked up 11 Ks. Smith has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up more than one earned run in four consecutive pitching appearances.
On the hitting side, Camille Calderon and Ava Therrien did most of the damage at the plate: Calderon scored two runs and stole a base while going 2-for-4, while Therrien went 2-for-3 with a triple, two RBI, and a run. Allie Jasewicz was another key contributor, going 1-for-2 with a stolen base, a double, and an RBI.
Amsterdam dropped their record down to 2-6 with that defeat, which was their sixth straight at home dating back to last season. As for Broadalbin-Perth, their win ended a three-game drought on the road and puts them at 6-7.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Amsterdam will face off against Queensbury at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday. As for Broadalbin-Perth, they will head out on the road to challenge Scotia-Glenville at 4:30 p.m. on Friday.
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